The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection | McLaren Vale | 22 Nov 2025 – 26 Apr 2026

Harvey Galleries presents The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection featuring known and unknown works from the life of Theodor Seuss Geisel. A fascinating archive that reveals the secret art and imaginative creations of the world’s most beloved children’s author.

Making its first return to South Australia in over 15 years, this is a rare opportunity to experience and personally acquire works from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection.

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realisation to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) created paintings and sculpture, which he secreted away at the Dr. Seuss Estate.

Harvey Galleries, proudly supported by Art Evolution and d’Arenberg, will present a compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection at the Modern Masters Marquee. Admission is FREE and visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, a mind-expanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Perhaps the wackiest and most wonderful elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures with names such as Carbonic Walrus, Powerless Pufferfish, and Flaming Herring or Seasick Walrus, to name a few.

Additionally, Ted’s cat was never far from his artist thoughts. He drew himself as The Cat Behind the Hat, his cat was the protagonist in several of his Secret Art paintings and, as a fun aside, many of his early advertisements and cartoons had a “cat bystander” witnessing all the action. They hinted at his adventures across the world, his reclusive sensibility despite his fame, and his penchant for the childlike fantasy and humour, which infused nearly every facet of his life.

Despite the unprecedented demand during his lifetime, no limited-edition artworks were ever conceived, authorised, or created until this historic project began in 1997, six years after Geisel’s death. That year, this exclusive project put into motion a series of artworks and exhibitions, which firmly established him as one of the most iconic artistic talents of the 20th century.

Each of these Estate-Authorised limited editions has been adapted and reproduced from Theodor Seuss Geisel’s original drawings, paintings, or sculptures. Additionally, each work bears a posthumously printed or engraved Dr. Seuss signature, identifying the work as an authorised limited edition commissioned by the Dr. Seuss Estate.

In her preface to the popular coffee table book on this collection, The Cat Behind the Hat, Audrey Geisel (Ted Geisel’s widow) writes, “I’m gratified to carry out Ted’s wishes and have these works revealed to the world.” Join us for a fascinating glimpse into the unique artistic vision of Theodor Seuss Geisel!

Location:

The Modern Masters Marquee is located next to the d’Arenberg Cube.  Complimentary exhibition and no booking required.  Artworks will be on display and available for acquisition.

Please note, admission to the d’Arenberg Cube is ticketed – READ OUR REVIEW

For more information and all enquiries please visit the d’Arenberg website.

What:  The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection Exhibition

When:   22 November 2025 – 26 April 2026 | 10:30am – 4:30pm daily

Where:   The Modern Masters Marquee | d’Arenberg – 58 Osborn Road, McLaren Vale

Who:    Everyone

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